Bed bugs are small, oval, reddish-brown insects that hide in mattress seams, bed frames, bedside tables and behind skirting boards. In Hamilton, they often come home in luggage after travel, or in second-hand furniture. Signs include small dark spots on sheets and mattresses, shed skins, and a musty smell in heavy cases. Homes, units and rental properties can all get them, and they have nothing to do with how clean a home is.
Bed bugs are hard to get rid of with supermarket sprays, because they hide deep in cracks and their eggs are tough. The crew we book inspects the bedrooms and nearby rooms, then treats mattresses, bed frames, furniture, skirting boards and power point covers where needed. Most bed bug jobs need two visits spaced a couple of weeks apart to catch bugs that hatch after the first treatment. The price for both visits is given upfront when you book.
- Inspection of beds, furniture and nearby rooms
- Treatment of mattresses, bed bases and frames
- Treatment of skirting boards, furniture joints and gaps
- Clear steps for washing and bagging linen and clothes
- A second visit booked to catch newly hatched bugs
Before the visit, wash bedding and clothes from the affected rooms in hot water and dry them on a hot setting, then seal them in bags. Clear the floor and the area around beds. Do not shift furniture or mattresses into other rooms, because that can spread the problem through the home.
If you rent, tell your agent early so the treatment can be arranged without delay. If you are worried about bites, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Call 07 3543 7767 for upfront pricing on bed bug treatment in Hamilton, and we will book a local team.
